published in The Tryout, 7, No. 7 October 1921
Somewhere on Mount Maenalus, in Arcadia, Greece, is an olive grove which was once a "chosen haunt" for the god Pan. In this grove grows a humanoid-looking tree.
Once there were two famous Greek sculptors, Kalos and Musides. They were invited to compete in creating a wonder of the world. Kalos fell ill and died. Musides created a marble tomb for him, and, at Kalos' request, planted olive twigs near the head.
A humanoid tree grew from the tomb. During a storm, a branch fell, crushing Musides and the statue he had made.
Lovecraft himself dismissed "The Tree" - "if typed on good stock make excellent shelf-paper, but little else." I'd have to agree.
